There are red and white wines, this is something that even the least expert knows, but knowing how to differentiate the different types of wine - young, traditional, Crianza, Reserva and Grandes Reservas, in addition to the sparkling-and-grape varieties Airen , Macabeo, Viura and Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay in white and Cencibel or Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Moravia Syzah red-Designation of origin La Mancha, is only available to few. Keep in mind about the different winemaking techniques: traditional fermentation, cold fermentation and carbonic maceration. All these factors are very important in order to assess a wine and make a correct score. 

When choosing a wine, the feeling the wine provides when consumed is the main motivation. At the table is always the best place to enjoy wine and talk about it. Offering wine on the table is a sign of good taste, but the golden rule is that the wine should never disguise the taste of the wine being served, nor vice versa. 

Here are the most appropriate dishes to accompany the different types of wines that can be found in La Mancha. 

White 

Perfect with any kind of seafood. It also goes well with fresh and semi-cured cheeses.

Temperature: 

Young: 4 to 7 º C. 

Traditional: 6 to 8 º C. 

Pink 

Because they are a peculiar type of wine, they allow different dining options, accompanying dishes as varied as stews, crumbs, and a variety of regional dishes as well as pasta and rice. 

Temperature: 

Young: 6 to 8 º C. 

Traditional: 7 to 9 º C. 

Reds 

Essential for the Manchego cheese tasting. The young wines are highly valued in stews and red crianza’s are particularly suitable for Game (meat), gazpacho, beans and rabbit stew or roast lamb. 

Temperature: 

Young and Traditional: between 13 and 16 º C. 

Ageing: 14 to 16 º C. 

Reserves: 16 to 18 º C. 

Great Reserves: at room temperature. 

Sparkling 

Sparkling wines serve both to accompany appetizers or desserts. In food it blends beautifully with seafood. 

Temperature: 4 to 7 º C. 

 if for each dish there is a wine; each wine should also have a special glass. 

Although it is not practical to have a different glass for each wine, we must bear in mind that the shape and size of the glass affect how we perceive the wine, which is why it’s convenient to know about wine selection. 

 Three types of glasses should be enough; all the glasses should be made of the finest type of crystal. 

For sparkling wine: a slender and tall glass, with straight edge or slightly curved inwards. It should not be filled within an inch of the edge so as to facilitate the emergence of the "crown" of bubbles on the top. 

For the generous and sweet the Jerez sherry glasses with a capacity of approximately 100 cc. is usually used 

For white wines, young red wines and Crianza wines, a transparent glass with a round bottom and rounded edges going inwards should be used.